The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has issued a directive requiring all officials, employees, and personnel to submit disclosure forms in line with Memorandum No. 39-2025, which prohibits engagement in, or the pursuit of commercial or business interests with, entities involved in customs brokerage.
The directive also mandates the declaration of familial relations with individuals engaged in the customs brokerage profession, consistent with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to promote integrity and transparency in government service.
“All BOC personnel are required to file a verified affidavit declaring either the absence of any business or familial ties in the customs brokerage industry, or full disclosure of such interests where applicable.”
Under the memorandum signed by Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno, all BOC personnel are required to file a verified affidavit declaring either the absence of any business or familial ties in the customs brokerage industry, or full disclosure of such interests where applicable.
Submissions must be made within ten (10) days from publication or posting of the directive, upon assumption of office, transfer of ownership or equity in customs brokerage firms, marriage with a party engaged in customs brokerage, or other similar circumstances.
“The measure reflects the BOC’s dedication to the highest standards of good governance.”
Nepomuceno emphasized that the measure reflects the BOC’s dedication to the highest standards of good governance, in line with President Marcos Jr.’s administration’s thrust of strengthening transparency and accountability in public institutions.
“This directive is meant to protect the integrity of our service and ensure that our officials and personnel remain free from any conflict of interest in the performance of their duties,” the customs chief stressed.
As provided under the Revised Civil Service Rules and Republic Act No. 6713, or the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees, public servants are prohibited from engaging in private businesses or activities that may unduly influence or interfere with the performance of their official duties.
